Google Sheets is a cloud-based spreadsheet solution used by millions worldwide. While it may not be as powerful as Airtable in terms of data management, it is a popular and free tool that many users already rely on. In this guide, we'll walk you through connecting Google Sheets as a data source for your Softr app and discuss some of its advantages and limitations.

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1. Connecting your Google Sheets account

To start using Google Sheets in Softr, you must first connect your account.

• Open Softr’s Data Sources settings.
• Click the Connect data source.
• Select Google Sheets and log in to your account.
• Check all required permission boxes.

2. Connect your Google Sheet data to your Softr app

Once your Google Sheets account is connected, you can use it in any Softr application.

Step 1: Connect your data to a dynamic block

To display your data in the app, connect a dynamic block to your Google Sheet.

1. Go to the Block Source tab and select your GSheet integration.

2. Select the document you want to connect.

3. Pick the sheet you want to use.

   

Step 2. Mapping Google Sheets columns to Softr field

Google Sheets stores data in a table format, where each column represents a field, and each row is a record. To ensure smooth integration, structure your sheet with:

• The first row as field names (e.g., "Assignee," "Status," "Description").

• Data stored in rows under the appropriate column headers.

  

  Field names and values on Google Sheets